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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02
A Million for Naval Expenses.

LONDON, March I.-pMliament has
been asked to giant another quarter Of
million pounds for the expenses Of the
navy.
Col Browning paymaster at Chatham
has been found guilty of embezzlement.
Sentence has been deferred.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02
on Inr the Pen.

Nav YORK. March l.-EN-Alderman
UNrll, was taken to Sing Sing prison tins
mu,uin-. tie WAS too much prOstrated to
SAY much. but to a friend protested hiS IN
u"-rnrr, asserting that il would s0on he
proved
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02
The Iriah MeAalire.

LONDON, March THE Irish Conser-
vative members Of Parliament ut . con-
ference to-day decided 10 agitate in favor
of suspending the debate on the procedure
rules, and proceeding 10 the discussion OF
cOerciye measures for Ireland.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02

TuE Senate Yesterday passed fitty-seven
pension bills in twenty-five minutes. The
able senators evidently aim TO get ahead of
the President, as this is faster than he can
pls>Ih.v veto them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02
Good Done by the Charity Hospital, n. o.

'" Dohe Dy the ShaaritS ho'P'
The immense good rendered to people oil
every natiOn-regardless OF race, religion
coior, OF sex-by the time -hOuored Charity
Hospital of New Orleans, La, - bright
spot iu the histUy Of modern times. it IS
supported largely by the revenue derived
from The Louisiana State Lottery, but IT'S
god done speaks for itself. For any fact
about the Hospital or Lottery, apply 70
81, A. Dluphin, New 0rleansila-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02

NEW JERSEY Republicans do not appear
10 he very brilli9nt AEEErr's Ihirty-fiye
in their Solidity reminds one forcibly of
NNNnEN,S thirtv-eight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02

Nr. Gu~HnRN, Clerk OF KlnawhI conn
o.. va. taken IN three or four months ago.
Hy has lust got out OF bed. tie charges his
illness up TO bad plumbing, and now sues
tu. Charleston GaS Light Company for
slLMum llmnrrs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02

SENATOR KENNA will be in Charleston
about Sunday. Mr.. KESNA is too late TO
see the fun. Never mind, there will be
more fun soon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02

THE opinion is prevalent At Washington
that Mr. LrrNS will not he allowed TO
warm Mr. CNMDEN'S seat this year. The
selection ot the Legislature. however, if
there be one. will he sworn in.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02

THE Mexican Pension appropriation bill
was passed by the House yesterday. 1t
reduces the surplus for this aud next year
81, 9OO. 600.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02
An Awful Mine Disaster.

PARIS, March Late adyices from St.
Etinne say that at terrible mine disaster
at that place there were iOt men entombei
in the mine and that ,orty three have been
recovered and sixteen are dead.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02
Irnn Men Fail.

New YORK, March 2.-The firm OF
Marshall, LeiIerts 4 Co., iron merchants,
made an assignment to day for the benefit
of creditors to J. IL. Fay, with preferences
amounting To Sl2, 900.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02
NEWS AND COMMENT.
THE WEATHER..

r,r Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
r,calr rainS, followed by lower temperature winds
shifliug TO westerly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02

THE House yesterday passed the Legis-
Ativc, Executive and Judicial apprOpria-
tiuu bill under suspension of the rules.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02

ANOTHER river horror. The steamer
". H. Gardner was burned last night on
the Tombigby river near Gainesville, Ala,
and twenty lives were lost.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02

IL is said that Gov. WILSON is OF opin-
lon that no business can he transacted at a
called meeting OF the Legislature except
that specified IN the call President PRICE,
who Is looking mp the law, gives no Opin-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02

THE Adams Express Company has ex-
tended its service over the Ohio and Mis-
siSsiPpi railway.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02

PRESIDENT PRICE is a just officer and a
good lawyer and there Is no doubt that the
Law in regard to the scope of called seS-
SION will he fairly interpreted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02
Trenors stiIl Felt,

ROME, March l.-Trcmors continue 10 be
felt in Italian Rivera, bat no additional
damage has been done.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02

THE Council Committee on Railroads
last night recommended that Eastern
standard time be adopted April 1.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02

The Republican Senators will challenge
the right of Senator TURPIE 10 his seat
when he presents himself to be sworn in.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02
Fortune Favor. Ysish In -. Lesis Mss

Fortune fasOrs Raifh ia . -. L0sss hss
Many persons are made happy BY Tbs
Louisiana State Lottery Company. Lat
drawing Pornne smiled upon Mr.. Cor
nelius BecaDnon. prominent and esteem.
ed citizen of St. Ious. No., who has great
faith In this company. For yean be he's
invested in every drawing. and nine TINES
out Of ten be has drawn . prize. LAst
month be west IL alone" and csms
within one number ol The capital. He
this month purchased another ticket, and
happily got one-tenth OF No. 81 SH.
which drew tl50, 900, and at The odhce q
the company, vas given ehsck-os ths
New Orleans Sational Bapk-&ns Or.
leaas Pieaysne, Jss. q.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02

Tar financial condition OF the city is
very gratifying, and the expenses for
the next year, Judging from estimates con-
,.derrd by committees OF Council and the
Crv Board last night, will show a decrease.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02
ARMY CLAIMS.

At the night session the Senate took mp
House bill for the allowance of certain
claims reported by accounting officers of
the L. $. Treasury Department. The bill
covers G printed lagcs, giving the names
of the several claimants and the amount
due each, the majority being for
quite small sums. They are chief
" for quartermaSteS and commits
aary stores taken by the army
during the war, in Missouri, West Nir-
ginia, Kentucky, Maryland and some por-
tionS of Tennessee, there having been some
-. 600 such claims filed by act OF July IL,
lS6l. Mr.. Sherman denounced the law
which required the small claims, lie
moved tO strike out the amendment re-
ported by the Committee on Claims, which
makes the drafts payable to the orders of
the claimants, but deliverable to their at
torneyS or to agents who have filed the
powers of an attorney.
Mr.. Harris moved to amend that pro-
vision So as to leave the Treasury Depart
ment to act in the matter Of payment un-
der its own rules aud regulations. Mr..
Sherman aSSented to that proposition, and
the hill was so amended. The bill was
then passed without division and q con-
ference was asked.
THE LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION BILL
was received from the House, read n first
and second time, Mr.. Edmnnds not being
present, and referred TO the Committee Oh
Appropriations. Adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02

Mr.. MANNING's successor will not be
appointed before Thursday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02
REI.LATRE.

Mr. d. J. Adams, of Gravel Hill, gave
a social to his friends last night.
John lIixenhaugh and Miss Ellen Nc
Namara have been united in marriage.
The X. ofP. will hold special meeting
this evening in reference to new uniforms.
The st. Clairsville accommodation will
do big business this week, as court Is in
session.
John Foglc, a coal miner, hal one Of his
hands run over and badly mashed by q
coal car.
Harry McGrcgor left yesterday for Pitts
burg, 10 attend business for the Belmont
Coal works.
II is said that Mr.. Carter will succeed
at the nail wOrke.
4 Second ward Iandlady is having quite
a time collecting money due her by boird-
ers by issuing attachments.
Jacob Boneysteele, Wm. Bridenstein
aud VIM. Porierlicld were among the ltell-
aire parties who went Ia Washington yes
terday.
j. w. Coulson has disposed of his paint
store tO Wilson X Chapman, OF Wheeling,
and will leave for Kansas a. soon "a prac
tiCable.
Mr.. Scanlon, formerly manager Of the
Il. and q. dining car, but who is nj pres
ent running on the Chicago division, IL in
the city visiting friends.
At a meeting Of the Plasters' Union yes
terdly afternoon. the price Of work for Last
year was readopted aud the following Off
Gers elected: President, Chas. Earnest;
Secretary, n. f. Pearon; Treasurer, Bepi.
Alpin.
Thieves pried open the front door Of
Parks & Dickens store al an early hour
yesterday morning and entering the build
ing aud carried away ease Of knives,
money, pocket books, pencils, etc, To the
amount Of sixty dollars. Officers have q
clue as 10 the thieves, and IL Is probable
they will be arrested.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02

THE decrease in the Public Debt during
February was Sl4, Soc, IS2.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02

uLu NAN EDMUNDS became haulky in
the Senate yesterday and set his face
~4ulrelv against any rushing. lie de
mIudrd the reading and examination of
everything in full. including the Journal
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02
~.,. v.rI Acadomv or Music sold.

New Nsrk Acadany ot Music So'h'
New YORK, March 1.-The Academy OF
Music WAS sold ut auction ut the real es-
tate exchange to-day to W. u. DlnSmore
for $3OO, OOO, the only bld.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02

4 NUNBER OF anti-CAMDEN men dap
prove Of the appointment of Mr.. Lucas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02
Not Refore Thursday.

WASHINGTON, d. c., March &c oil
Lamont said to-day that successor to
Secretary Manning will not he nominated
before Thursday, at the earliest
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02

Ira Cough is neglected, it may result IN
Consumption. GOoch's Memiesn syrup
cures all Lung troubles
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02
I.snpue ltecelpts.

DUBLIN, March THE receipts Of the
National League during the past fortnight
amount 10 G. 500.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02
HoRsFoRD's ACID PHOSPHATE
For Exhaustion.

DR.. A n. Krout, Van Vert, o., says 81
found it decidedly beneficial in nervous ex-
haustt0n."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02

I have been afflicted viii coussnptios
Coz sbout ioar yssn Irsseived nsss h0-
eft from ooe bottle q ySur G0oeh's uexi-
can Syrup than snythisE ! have eygtaA
JAMES SrHCLAIK
wickeli1h ID
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02
Piles Cured by LI.bsg Co.'s Arnsessed

Piles Cured by Lisbig Co.'s Arnsested
Extract Of Witch Hazel Professor Z. M.
Hale, u. d., LII. d., Of the Chicago Med
ieal College, says: 1T has extraordinary
power over this disease." Professor Sid
ney Ringer, Of the University Medical Col
lege, London, says: II have found u sin
gulariy successful" Beware Of worthless
limitations Also cures Rheumatism, Ca
tarrh, Neuralgia and Female SaferiDgs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-02
A man who has praciiced medicine for 40
years ought 10 know salt from sugar;
read what he says:


read what he says:
TOLEDO, o., January 10. 1857.
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cess as can Halls Cstarrh Cure, mann.
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great many times and its effect Is wonder
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Yours truly, l.. L. GOgsUcH, NJ. ID.
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We will give 500 for any case OF ca
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r. J. CHENEY & CO, Props Toledo, O
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for Wheeling. w. Va
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09
OVER rEE COUNTY.

Farmers mr." planting earn this
weet, and lew cume 10 tnWn unless ou
businesS.
Our information is that early whrAt
IL lhit sectinn vac considerably dam
aged by tn" recent tresEt. Late
wheat is looking well and promises
esod yield.
Gibson aud Carroll county farmers
are now using more e"nuerciEl fer
GliEsrS thsu ever hefnrs. II they,
gill carefully save Ill their stRblS
mansurs too, this county will sOsn
blossom asa rose.
Humboldt Messenger Hon. II. Z.
Burnett wilfNhrrr.ftsr devote himself
l." the praclics Of law. He has made
Gibson cnuhty m hnnest and efficient
Representative, and We -dnuht not
uill attain enin-nce in his profession.
Trenton Hersld: Esq J.S,Ws Gail.
az old and highly respected ciIizcn Of
the 18th district, died at his home ut
II o'clock Wednesday night. and Was
buried in tho Salem church hurying
grouud. The funeral services were
conducted ny Rev. K W. Norton.
Humboldt Messenger; Norman
Oelap. son Of DR.. Henry Delap, liv.
ing near Zion Church in this county,
died. after n orief illness last Tuesday
at the residence of his father. lie
~sS young man of about 70 years
tld and his death Vas a cad surprise
'to'ths community. We tender our
dympathy tn the family.
The McEwem case MAS given to the
Jury last Monday, ut the Humboldt
aOlrt, aud. inside of one hour. they
fsund him guity Of murder In the
Glt degree. A new trial was asked
for, which va, granted. Judge S~iE.
cart, in his remarks to the counseI
who arg led The case, made it clear
that The state had failed to prove
conclusively chat McEwen had COM
4nitted the murder. PubIic opinion
il much divided.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09

An opportunity presented itself TO
u this week and last during the ses.
Sion. Of circuitcOurt Of comforting with
numbers of citizens from almost ev>
cry section of the county. We inn
proved the occasion to enquire of the
sovsreigns rs to how they stood in
their opinion oi the newspaper war
on our Gov. R. l.. Taylor io- the pc.
s!lion he is taking with reference to
federal aid 10 education. The reply
was almost without IN exception, we
are for Bob Taylor 6rst, last and all
the time, he is the peoples governor
Of the entire state and not Of a ring
or clique. neither is machine gov,
ernor. Onion is solid on the question
Of educating the poor children In her
borders. and just MS lid for our dem
ocratic governor. Let the croakers
Goak, and Swaggerers boast, hut the
people, the good people, the hone and
SineW Of Onion, can he counted OIL
solidl, for Bob Taylor, in any and
every emergency troy Banner.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09

The Louisville aud Nashville Rail.
road"Company issued the following
comparative statement of estimated
gross earnings: For the fourth week
Of March, 1887, $4,000 CORES
pomiiug week of last year, 1922, ga;
increase. Sll7,38l. Total for four
weeks of March, 1887, 1873 445 (;
corresponding period of last year, ST..
104 $50; increase, s20S, 1875. July
l, 1886, to the latest date, 81, 1862.
Clio; corresponding period Of last
ye4r, Sl0,047,654; increase, ST.
32l,956.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09

Nearly sll the southern militia com.
panies have Withdrawn from The VA.
tionaI drill to take place III Washing
ton next month, because eralneRro
companies have been entered to COM
pete. The sokii"r bsys are willing to
allov the negro his rights. hut do mol
wish TO camp and associate with him
a. an equal.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09
THE NASHVILLE BANNER.
The Cheapest and Most Popular News.
paper Published In Nashville.

The Nashville Banner has main.
sinei its prestige Ms oIi5 If the news
siest and most popular journals in the
south and IN having larger circula>
ton than any Tally in Tennessee. 1t
is n hold, out.pokrn, independent pa
per, fairan fearless in ils discussions
and thoroughly impartial in presen-
ting the political or other newsnf the
day. With n new web prrfecliug
press and complete outfit Of new
type, it will he gr,atly improved in
every department in 1887. The SUI
scription price for tie daily is only
$500 per year, 81 60 for six months
and $3.50 for three htcnths.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09
CHAMBERS CASH HOUSE.
r. Oar Subscribers.

We desire to impress it OIL the minds
Of our readers. and hence repeat, that
the subscription price Of the Ell.
ehanxs is sne dollar ysar in advance
IF credit 10 allowed At oil, it is dis.
.inclly understood that The rate is $3.50
. year. A eros mark IA the margin,
opposite your nane, will indicate that
the time you have paid for has OK,
pired. aud, IL yna are not heard from,
the paper will hsStoPped.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09

Miss Carrie Sharp accidentally
killed herself 18th u pistol ia Shelby,
vile Tuesday, night. She WAS to have
heen married he next day. The
pistol belonged 20 her heirolhed. who
MAS about 10 start home, and she had
the pistol in h+r hands while he Vas
putting on his OvercnHt
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09

The KuoxvillU Trinune. which
bitterly opposed Gov. layIor's notni'
nation, i' now lighting him as bitterly
ms ever. Nothing better is expected
of that paper. l. could not rule, and
il nos tries 10 ruin tho party.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09

Indications point To the defeat Of the
prObibiiionists in Michigan. The
election was ihs most exciting in that
state for years, aud the maj rity will
not be large The principal fight APPS
pears to have been made in Detroit,
where the pruhihilionis's lain vo;
ters were intimidated aud frauds com.
mitted
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09

The democrats did not run n cAndi.
date fur ma,or Of Chicago last Tues-
day, but united with tbs republicans
10 heat the socisliEt candidate, which
they did by about $4,000 mnjurity.
It WAS sim ply choice Of evils, and
they chose The lesser, Nc they thought.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09

The Interstate com nercs commits
sion has granted the southsrn railroads
permission 10 charge the old ra,es for
ninety days longer, VI until the mat.
ter can lie suure fully Investigated.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09

Nobohy wanis to he sealded, hat if
YOU buy the cheap coGee pots now Of
tered far sale you are liable to he. for
the handles are merely stuck on.
Don't run such risk, hut go to the Tin
shop and get the hest in town. The
handles are rivettd on.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09
New Firm.

For TEE LADIES We are pre-,
pared to make all kinds Of fine
Dresses and other garments for the
ladies' on short notice. and our prices
will suit you. Come and see US at
Mrs Mathis millinery store.
Respectfully.
Misses JAMES & COLEMAN.
Milan April |, 1887.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09

lssae RossnSleiu, who shat and
killed SiduCy Harris out oa the Pig.
sou KoOSt roai ueAr Memphis. about
one month ago. was acquitted 10 the
criminal court.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09

Don't forget the lid reliable grocery
clerk, iiailey Mi,chum. He is sill
with T. w. Adams aud wants 10 SEE
MI af his friends And customers there
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09

A magnificent equestrian statue Of
Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston was M
vsilsd in New OrIsanS Wednesday
With appropriate cerenopiSs.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09
Thc Weekly Banner...7S Gents Year

The Weekly Banner..75 Cents Year.
Is one of the hest weeklies pub,
lished. and is the cheapest. 1t is a
6rst-class eight page newspaper, con.
taiuing all the news of the week and
much literary matter. chiIdren's de-
p4rlmrnt, etc Only - renl- year.
Ad ire-S BANNER PUBLISHING Co, .,
Nashville, Tenn.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09

Harry Wilkes trotted a mile last
Saturday at S'u Franchises in 2l3a.
heating his bic record by enc and ons-
fourth seconds.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09

T. W. Adams has just re6IleL his
showcase with all of the latest styles
of 6ns Jswrlry. Everyhody is in.
vitpd to come and see.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09

II you are in need Of Tin R'o6rg
and Gu,te.ing. give y. NJ. Rhodes a
trial. He warrants hiI work.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09

Gov. Taylor this week appointed
James Coleman cosi oil Inspector ut
Memphis.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09

Qrssn's Electric Oil relieves apt eures eli
aekeS and pains. Price s5e. For sale By
stewart 4 DahAsr.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09

door, and Bash at r. W. ADAMS
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09

Gresa's Golden Balm ia ssre care for e.
tarrh. Price 500. For sale By stewart 4
DApnOf.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09

Rhode Island elected democratic
governor this week. Little Rhody ls
improving in her old age.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-04-09
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the postofice at Milan,
Tenn, April 8, 1887.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-02-02

Spencer, the man who wrote the opera
''iittie Tycoon * IA queer genius. He * n
mild sort of religions crank AMI used Ia sin,
III III. choir in a country town in New Jcl.
sey- He offered his opera To- everybody in
America who had ever produced comic
opera, but they all refused IL touch it until
he struck George Bartholomew. of the
Temple theatre, Philadelphia. who agreed
to put it ON the stage. II l. said that Spencer
almoSt tainted when Bartholomew told him
h. would do it, and went around among his
friends for days aftcrwar'l telling of his good
luck and always shedding tears during thu.
recital
One day while he WIS trying 10 induce a
couple Of managers in New York to take
hold Of his opera, he felt 50 certain that they
would do so that he spent all but 50 cents Of
the last 81 he hal in the world for a bottle
of Wine i'll the hope that il would help 70
mellow their hearts and clinch the bar ain
to accept his opera, and Spencer was in deS-
pair. He bought a supper and then walked
the streets all night because he did not have
enough money left to buy bed In speak
inc OF the matter afterward n" exclaimed
pathe.ically: Just think Of il | spent
nearly the last cent had on those fellows
and even then they couldn't pro|,cc nay
opera" AS it only cost something ike
$4,000 TO produce it the cruelty of the man
ayers Is apparcat.-Pioneer Press List
eu1r